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July 28, 2010
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News from SC&RA
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is
an official publication of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging
Association.
Specialized
Carriers & Rigging Association
2750
Prosperity Ave.
Suite 620
Fairfax, VA 22031
P:
703-698-0291
F: 703-698-0297
www.scranet.org
info@scranet.org
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New Cranes and Derricks Standard Being Released Today
SC&RA has received notification from the Occupational Safety &
Health Administration (OSHA) that the new Cranes and Derricks Standard
will be released today, Wednesday, July 28, 2010.
As reported numerous times through SC&RA's newsletter and official
publications, the Cranes and Derricks rule had not been revised since
1971 and no longer afforded the protection workers in the industry
needed. Representatives from several SC&RA member companies served
on a panel of 23 experts from all facets of the industry. The Committee
was appointed by OSHA in July 2003 to develop a recommended proposal
for the rule.
From 3-4 pm, today, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, OSHA will be conducting a
live Web chat to discuss new historic rules to be issued today
addressing the safety of cranes and derricks in construction. To
participate, access the Web chat by
clicking
here at 3 p.m. EST.
During this live meeting, you will be able to submit questions
regarding the new cranes and derricks standard. You will also be able
to follow our responses to other stakeholders as we post our replies
live during the session.
The Federal Register notice for the final rule- The whole Cranes and
Derricks rule with preamble is available at:
http://www.ofr.gov/inspection.aspx; and
The Regulatory Text of the final rule- Just the Cranes and Derricks
regulatory text will is available at:
http://www.osha.gov/doc/cranesreg.pdf.
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